Tried It Podcast

As we’re all stuck in lockdown we took this episode to hopefully bring you your dose of laughter to take your mind off miss rona. We answer questions like ‘how old were you when you had your first kiss?’ ‘when you were young what did you want to be when you grew up?’ ‘what’s the strangest place you’ve ever been intimate?’ phobias and so much more to give you a deeper insight into yours truly. Join us for a laugh, lord knows we need it right now.

Ep 73. |BLIND DATE| ‘I’d rather younger than shorter’ - Blind date | Does a mans height matter | does age matter| interracial relationships - BLIND DATE! spoiler alert! This episode we discuss Blind date the Netflix series and if you can really fall in love without seeing someone. But don’t worry if you haven’t seen it because we also discuss interracial relationships - would we get into one, things to consider before/ when you’re in one. In this world of ‘over 6ft only’ we discuss how important is a mans height and age and if we’d rather a shorter guy or a younger guy and where’s the limit.

Quarantine got you down? Had enough of joking around with the lamp in your room? Losing all sanity? Well we’re back like knights in shining armours to save you! This episode we get up to date discussing the madness going on, how it’s effected us differently, how and why we all have different perspectives on it, how we’ve coped and how we plan to make the most of this time because its not every day anxious!

They are all around us…. yet we walk past them often and pretend not to see or hear them…. homeless people are human beings! who by a range of different unfortunate circumstances have lost their way and lost the possibility of having a home to call their own. During this difficult time with Corona, @mayasaffronhan and @kedeishachante spent their Sunday volunteering for @streetkinduk where they handed out supplies for those in need. This episode we discuss their experience of volunteering, how people perceive the homeless, if giving money is more bad than good, and even Kedeisha’s own experience of being homeless. We have all this and more so get in to it!

What is an only fans page? | Can people really change? | What does being a woman really mean? - This weeks #Trieditpickandmix we celebrate #internationalwomensday and discuss what being a woman means to us and how women are so different to men! We also question to what extent/ if someone can really change in a relationship or if it’s a losing battle and lastly how female sexual liberation has become more normalised and if we’d get an only fans page

We’ve all heard about it by now as the novel Corona virus spreads worldwide. However scaremongering has left people believing we’re all going to die and we might as well pack it in and prepare our funerals as we speak! So this episode we discuss all things about the virus; if it is all just scaremongering, if its a conspiracy, how serious the effects could be, symptoms, who should be concerned/is most at risk and what each of us can do to prevent it spreading and more! We get right into the debate and with such strong contrasting views, you’ll get a passionate insight into both sides of the argument.

Ever wonder what you would be like if something in your childhood was different? We discuss how we are up, what might have turned out differently and if we’d want to keep the good and the bad. We also discuss social media, trolls, online bullying, the press and if celebrities should have ‘protection’. Lastly we discuss how moving in with your partner, having less space, and alone time effects relationships and the experiences we’ve had.

Ever sign up for the gym, to find one month later you’ve completely lost the motivation? Or work out so you can eat whatever you want? Or straight up just make excuses of why you can’t go? We get you! This episode we are joined by the absolutely lovely @iamnadscott who transformed her body from a size 24 and changed her whole life including her job to focus on fitness. We find out how she did it, what it takes and get all the best advice on how to be a healthier you this 2020.

What are your toxic traits? | Is it our job to fight ignorance?|Do you leave bad reviews? - This #pickandmix we discuss our toxic traits! We all have them so we discuss how to identify them and how to work through them! We also discuss leaving a bad review: Is it ever ok to leave a bad review what’s ok and what’s just being a hater? Lastly, at what point do we stop fighting peoples ignorance’s and just say ‘ok’ and leave it at that. Do we always have to explain things to people or is it not our job? Let’s discuss!! Let us know your thoughts

This episode we are joined by Babz (@master_siddiq) a gang intervention worker, mentor, councillor, workshop facilitator and more to discuss knife crime. We discuss push and pull factors which lead people to become involved in knife crime, if the system is to blame, and what needs to be addressed in order to move forward. We also get a better understanding by hearing Babz’ own experience on getting out of gang and knife crime and learn how he’s now helping so many recognise their greatness and skills that can be harnessed in ways to lead a life away from crime. Enjoy and get on insta to let us know your thoughts!

We like to think our friends and family know us best. But what about when your friend thinks that meme is ‘so you!’ when it’s literally the opposite. Or your dad thinks you love silver jewellery when you only wear one GOLD necklace. We also discuss the idea that Earth is a beautiful planet which we can only enjoy for around 80 years. What would you choose to do with that time if you were dropped on Earth tomorrow with a fresh start with all the wisdom you now have? Lastly we discuss if America really is racist or if it’s just a stereotype. Join us for another great ep and let us know your thoughts!

Ever had a girl friend that you were honest with, told them an ugly truth about someone they’re dating and they fully turn on you because it’s not what they want to hear?

Successful co-parenting| Do you believe you are beautiful? | How to love yourself | Face or body? | Real or fake - This weeks pick and mix we discuss if it’s ever ok to talk bad about your child’s other parent if the two of you aren’t together? Where’s the line between what’s necessary to avoid disappointment and what’s just letting your personal feelings get in the way of their relationship. We also discuss if we think we’re beautiful, how to get to a good level of confidence and truly see your own beauty as well as if we need to rely on external validation for it. Lastly, following on from our previous conversation about female insecurity and surgery (particularly BBL’s) we discuss if a fake body vs a real one? Pro’s and cons and if we think men genuinely think fake is better.

Can anyone be an entrepreneur? | What does it take to be an entrepreneur? | Are men less emotional or less reactive? | Has there been a shift amongst men about showing emotions? This week's episode we have our first podcast collaboration as we are joined by the amazing @shubbz1 and @lexr94_ from the @hustlesmartuk podcast!! These two bring such a great male perspective and so much knowledge and wisdom. We had so much fun recording it so please do have a listen and enjoy!

On this weeks pick and mix episode we discuss difficulty in following a career path that will earn you good money whilst also having purpose and making a significant difference to the betterment of the world. We discuss if this is possible or realistic for most of us, and if not, other ways to make a difference. As 2019 comes to a close and 2020 rolls on, we also look back on the last year; greatest memories, growth, highest highs and lowest lows and set goals for the oncoming year. Lastly, Maya's pick and mix choice this week looks at trash TV and if there is any real point or sense behind some of them including dinner date, naked attraction and dress to impress. Start the year off right with the first episode of the year!

Personality tests, What do our personality tests say about us? What are our attachment styles? Do we have an anxious, avoidant or secure attachment style? Where are we at in our lives right now and how are we feeling? What kind of partner do we want? Personality tests… are they just a load of rubbish or can they actually tell us a thing or two about ourselves? Well, we test it out! We take some tests, see what it says about us and discuss if it’s accurate. We test both our attachment styles in relationships whether that be avoidant, anxious or secure, as well as seeing how we see ourselves, what type of partner we want as well as how we feel about our past, the present and our future. Join us to see what we found out and if they’re worth a try! Link to tests: http://unexpectedjoy.co.uk/attachment-styles/ https://www.bustle.com/articles/166854-4-personality-tests-like-the-cube-test-that-will-reveal-your-innermost-thoughts-to-you

Rejoined by our other limb @kedeishachante this weeks pick and mix we discuss: what would you wish for if you had three wishes? (Terms and conditions apply

This week's episode we are a man down as ironically @Kedeishachante faces a sickle cell crisis and we hope she feels better soon! Nonetheless, we are joined by the lovely @Tolanibd to discuss more about sickle cell and the sickle cell support organization: @tssuk_ (The sound of sickle). We discuss her experience of living with sickle cell and how sometimes sickness can lead to a more fulfilled life in other ways, cures and developing science, and how The Sound of Sickle organization began, what they do and how you can support a loved one or your employee through difficult times. We really feel that this disease needs more awareness and discussion not only among black communities but also in white communities and workplaces so have a listen!!

This episode we discuss: Are you always your true self? or do you change around certain people? Does this make you fake? We also get up to date on blue story and given all the facts and come to a conclusion on: was it racist? or simply precautious measures? Lastly we also discuss: is giving your child of ethnic minority the best education possible (which can often mean putting them in an all white school ) too damaging on their character and security in their culture? This pick and mix we are also joined by the absolutely lovely Ishmael (@ish_intl) who is the founder of @upperechelonuk - a platform which brings together and showcases individuals and companies at different stages of ‘success’ to not only inspire each other but also encourage and help each other to grow. He’s also the creator of the documentary BGH (Black girl Hair: embarrassed proud or shy). Ep 56. #TriedItPickAndMix #Doesthatmakemefake

‘If they’re not with us, they’re against us’. This week Tried it podcast discusses @Rapman new film: #bluestory but more specifically why cinemas are removing Blue story from their showings and the online outrage that has followed. We take a look at all the different arguments and perspectives as we get to the bottom of the question: Is this a clear case of racism? So grab your tickets and come and have a listen.

In this weeks pick and mix we discuss: is it ever ok to discipline someone else’s kid

Ever wondered what it’s like living with a life long condition? Well for those that don’t know, our very own @kedeishachante was born with Sickle Cell Disease. After her recent crisis leading to a month in and out of hospital, we decided to discuss what this common disease is, who it effects and how. We’re joined by the absolutely hilarious @maria_silentg the co-founder of @brownsugarmove as we unpack how it affects fellow sicklers in different ways. Here we only share 2 stories, there are millions more people out there living with sickle cell disease! Sickle cell is something that affects so many people and could even affect YOUR children someday if you aren’t aware and careful. This episode is informative, emotional, personal but also filled with humour. So have a seat, it’s about to get real ❤️

In this weeks pick and mix episode all the way from Canada, we are joined by the lovely Kipola @wakilongokipola !! As a real estate agent from Canada also with her own podcast, we discuss what it’s like being a young black women working in an industry that is filled with predominantly old white men in the famously friendly Canada. In fact, we discuss how all of us have faced issues in the workplace and we did about it. We also discuss if earphones and Airpods are intentionally or subconsciously being used as a way to avoid face to face social interactions in a society where sometimes tweeting is more common than speaking to one another! Lastly Kipola’s topic this week questioned what household duties are yours or your partners, how do you split the duties and if you’d even want to split them

Tried it podcast turns 1 year old!! This past year has been an amazing experience In so many ways for all three of us. So for this episode we decided to take a trip down memory lane and tell you how we met/ came together and started the podcast, our highs and lows, our favourite episodes and funniest moments. No guests, no stats and facts, just us, doing what we do best, having a good old chat, reflecting and having a laugh whilst we do it

Following our previous episode 42 (TRANS...ition) we are joined by the lovely Nikita Cindy (@nyxcin) a transgender woman who tells us all about her experiences of when she realised she was trans, when she decided it was time to transition, the reaction from her friends and family, how she’s dealt with intimate relationships since transitioning and so much more. We really appreciate Nikita being so open to coming and sharing so much about her life with us so please keep an open mind and join our safe space to learn and grow together.

On this weeks tried it pick and mix its a light hearted one and we have a right bloody laugh. We discuss our biggest pet peeves! You know.. like when you’re in a rush on the platform on the underground and that person INSISTS on walking at a steady snails pace taking up ALLL the DAMN space! we’ve got you triggered already i know!!! We also get into it with a discussion about young people bringing people back to their family home wink wink hint hint

It’s October! And that means BLACK HISTORY MONTH... Black History Month was established over 90 years ago in the US and over 30 years ago in the UK. It was created to recognise the contributions that the people of African and Caribbean backgrounds have made to the countries over many generations. We discuss some amazing people throughout history who we ought to know. Why some people are reluctant to bring up slavery during black history month? We also shout out some modern examples of black people doing absolute bits in today’s society! Do you think other ethnic minorities should also have a month dedicated to their recognition? We discuss all this and more, so come and join us and let’s dive right in. As always, get in touch and let us know what you think!

Welcome to #TriedItPickAndMix! In these episodes, we bring you 3, 15-minute segments where we discuss each of our chosen topics that we think deserve a conversation, but perhaps not long enough for a whole hour episode. In this week's pick and mix we wonder how much can we really change if we want to? Is it all just as simple as changing your mindset and just doing those things you think you can’t? Or are we just the way we are and we all just need to accept that

Egos....everyone has one but not everyone is in control of it. This weeks episode we discuss everything about egos. What is an ego? And the signs and ways it may be making your life miserable! It’s so important to have your ego in check and we share when we realised we needed to control our egos and how/ when they effected us most. We even give you our topics on how to keep it under wraps yet also maintain confidence and boundaries. So let’s put our egos aside and find out how we can be the best version of ourselves...

Welcome to #TriedItPickAndMix! In these episodes, we bring you 3, 15-minute segments where we discuss each of our chosen topics that we think deserve a conversation, but perhaps not long enough for a whole hour episode. This week we discuss our answers to questions like ‘what would you go back and tell your younger self and if you could, what would you change?’ ‘why are younger people having less sex’ and have a little laugh at ‘what’s your favourite advert?’ Maya even gives you a cheeky peek at some of her notorious impressions. So come and have a listen and let us know what you think ✌

This episode we discuss ALIENS! Could life exist on one of the trillions of planets out there? And if they do, could the claims of thousands of people that they’ve seen them or even been abducted also be true? What do we imagine them to look like? Could they be intelligent or maybe not... and while we’re at it; are they being kept in Area 51 by the CIA? Did the government create the most amazing chicken sandwich known to man at Popeyes chicken restaurant to distract us from it all hmm??? So many unanswered questions and a lot of suspicion. Let’s all just keep calm, talk it out and figure out a serious plan on how we’re going to collectively storm Area 51 once and for all!

Welcome to our new segment #TriedItPickAndMix! In these episodes, we decided to shake things up and bring you 3, 15-minute segments where we discuss each of our chosen topics that we think deserve a conversation, but perhaps not long enough for a whole hour episode. This week, we discuss what names mean to us and what effect they have on our identity, who we have around us and if things would be different if our names were different. We also discuss how to tell someone they STINK?! Do you make light of it and make a passing comment or sit them down for some real and honest talk. Lastly, we discuss the Amazon rainforest fires, if signing ‘that petition‘ is really going to help and if people’s support on social media is all just about joining the trend

In a world where the LGBTQ+ community is being more accepted and celebrated than ever, it's clear that there is still such a long way to go. In this episode, we wanted to tackle our own ignorance and discuss all things transgender: what we know, what we don't, transitioning, governmental impact, misconceptions, transgender kids, words and terms to avoid and best of all what we can do to support this growing community. So come join us and let us know what you think

This episode we discuss sex and celibacy.  How important is sex as a singleton and in relationships? Could we do without? We discussed reasons as to why people may choose celibacy and let you in on all our thoughts and experiences. So come and have a listen and let’s talk about sex baby.

In this weeks episode, we discuss love languages - the way we feel and communicate love. Knowing yours, your partners and loved ones can make or break the relationship, so we figured its time to take the quiz. The 5 love languages are: Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time & Physical Touch. We discuss what our own love languages are and what they say about us and what to do if your partner has a completely different love language to you; can it even work at all? So get your quizzes ready and let's discuss... https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/

This episode we are joined by the BEAUTIFUL Cheyenne, a Nurse with a goal to raise awareness about all things gynaecology by empowering, elevating and educating females. We hear Cheyenne's unique story about her and how she started @letstalkgynae and discuss the stigma surrounding gynaecology, female reproductive issues (including periods), endometriosis and fibroids. We discuss HPV and any myths on how to keep down there clean and healthy. So lets put all the shame and embarrassment behind us and let's discuss the things we all ought to know.

Money – it has the power to cause us such pleasure yet also such pain which is why our mindset toward it is so important. In this weeks episode we explore the difference between having an an abundant mindset and a scarcity mindset. We explore what effects our relationship with money and also touch on some interesting questions like should we be dating If we can’t afford it? And what happens when a woman earns more than a man in a relationship? We bring it to you every ep, so stop looking at your banking app and come and have a listen.

It’s festival season. For some this is a time to let loose and have some fun maybe even chat to a nice lad/ gal or two. But for those coupled up, is it ok for your partner to go on a lads/girls holiday without you ? Is partying with your partner a bad idea or an essential? And is it cheating if your partner dances/ whines with other people? All these juicy questions and more and we even discuss our funniest festival experiences. So as you’re still recovering from island festival, come and have a cheeky listen

In a world where allowing people to love who they want to love, how they want to love, is becoming more accepted and appreciated (although still a long way to go) unconventional relationships are becoming more celebrated. Open relationships and polyamorous relationships are some of the few, and in a society obsessed with labels, we understand it can be hard to wrap your head around what exactly they are. We attempt to clear it all up and understand both the positives and also some difficulties involved in these relationships and even discuss if we wold engage in them ourselves. So put down your dictionary and come and have a listen.

We’ve seen the blue dp’s on Insta in support of the people in Sudan....We know something is going on, but it’s all gone a bit quiet... Why aren’t we hearing about it on the news? Why is there so little information and what’s really happening?! We give you the DL and to help us we have the amazing Hadeal (@hadealspeaks) an inspiring young human rights activist raising awareness on the injustice going on in Sudan. We discuss why this it’s happening, what is happening, and what will happen moving forward. So keep up the support and have a listen to see what you can do to help.

On this episode we discuss what women have often been told they should be ashamed of and in true us style we’re facing it head on. To help us we have the amazing Victoria from @freedom4girls - a charity organisation fighting period poverty. We discuss our first periods, what actually happens to us during our cycles and hear all about period poverty. So put the kettle on, grab a hot water bottle and come and have a chat

This weeks episode we are joined by Raveen Kaur (@raveenksethi) who opens up about her experience of having to consider freezing her eggs in her early 20's when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. We discuss the pressure on women to have children, what freeing your eggs means and its likelihood of success and the emotional impact of the process. so grab a cuppa... it's time to get real.

This weeks episode we take a break from our run of serious and hard hitting topics because.. you know... its not everyday serious.. to talk about everyones favourite evening entertainment.. LOVE ISLAND. Ok...we couldn't go completely off track, we did bring it back to real life and discuss love in a wider way too, but we'll keep it real, there is a lot of Love Island tark .. So grab your sun cream and meet us at the villa

.. FINANCE, that is what you were thinking right? Ever been confused about credit? What does it mean, how do I increase it and why do I have a different score depending on where I check? To help us navigate the very scare F word, we have Nadeem founder of @credibbleuk, and @catchmeifyoukas founder of 4 different business (@mosaique being longest standing). They share their tips on how to grow your business and lets us in on the tough reality of being an entrepreneur, finance struggles and how to get through it. So grab your piggy bank and come and have a listen. £££

This episode follows on from our episode on family as we are joined by the one the only Darwood/The Black Jesus from DopeBlackDads to discuss damaging stereotypes facing black dads. With numerous articles on the internet constantly reaffirming the damage caused by 'missing black dads', we question their reliability and question why stereotypes against black dads exists and discuss Darwoods own journey of becoming a dope black dad. As always we bring it to you with humour, so whether your a parent already, a parent to be or not even a parent at all, there’s so much to take from this so come and have a listen and we’ll even tell you how Darwood got the name ‘Black Jesus’ and it won’t disappoint. lool

This weeks episode takes a focus on colourism in Asian communities, specifically Indian communities as we are joined by a very special guest, core team member of The Rights Collective Natasha Mathur. We discuss why there is such an obsession with fairer skin, and how colourism has transpired into Indian communities in the West and even tell you all about the caste system and its severity. Such an important topic that isn't spoken about enough so come and join us as we delve right in Blog: https://www.wix.com/dashboard/c65df569-5959-43e6-9fc2-d5a99610d2ad/blog/

This weeks episode is all about toxic family. More specifically toxic parents. We love and rely on them so much growing up and they become such a huge influence to who we are so how do they effect us when they don’t act right

Weren't we meant to leave in March?.... or wasn't it June??? Someone said something about October..... Well WTF is going on?! In this episode the amazing @busayotwins and @albieaman clear it all up for us. We discuss everything from what are we going to be voting for in the next week to the Change UK and Brexit parties, what they stand for and what chances they have. We even throw in a cheeky breakdown of Theresa May's latest deal and debunk some of he rumours. So stop the confusion and come and have a chat. And due to popular demand Busayo and Albie started their own podcast where you can keep up to date regularly its called The Fourth way so go and have a listen to that when you can too.

The job market has changed dramatically over the last 30 years, more job hopping, more competition for jobs and with every Dick Tom and Harry getting a degree OR TWO! we wonder why?

This episode Birthdays are a time for celebration! A time to celebrate your life and your accomplishments with your loved ones. But this couldn't be farther from reality for many. We discuss how birthdays can be become more stress than fun and 'birthday depression', our own worst birthday experiences, and talk about what we can do to make birthdays fun for OURSELVES! So come and have a laugh because this ones a funny one :D

Heyyyyy y’allll, why the extra spring in our step you ask? Oh we just delivered you a BANGING new episode, with studio quality sound :D We revisited cultural appropriation, if volunteerism encourages this, and white saviour complex. But don't worry it' not all despair, we include GREAT advice and tips of how NOT to cultural appropriate but how to APPRECIATE and how to do do charity to really make a sustainable difference, not to forget some stats and facts re the response to European disasters such as Notre Dame vs other global issues. Oh yeah and ya girls got amazing sound.... did we say that already?? :D ANDD a blog for you to stay woke with incase you missed anything. (https://trieditpodcast.wixsite.com/trieditpodcast)